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Sheri Biggs Wins GOP Runoff in South Carolina's 3rd District

Biggs, backed by Gov. McMaster, defeats Trump-endorsed Mark Burns in a closely contested race.

  • Sheri Biggs, a nurse practitioner and Air National Guard officer, secured 51% of the vote against Burns' 49%.
  • The runoff saw 55,173 votes cast, with Biggs emerging as the more moderate candidate.
  • Biggs will face Democrat Bryon Best and Alliance Party's Michael Bedenbaugh in the general election.
  • Despite Trump's endorsement, Burns' controversial statements and financial troubles marred his campaign.
  • Biggs' victory highlights a split between Trump and establishment Republicans in South Carolina.
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